Film Noir: The Dark Side of Cinema XXVII [Blu-ray]

Film Noir: The Dark Side of Cinema XXVII Blu-ray collects three B-noir titles from Republic Pictures, showcasing fast-paced crime, deception and double-crosses from the studio’s Poverty Row catalogue. Featuring The Great Train Robbery, Unmasked and The Man Is Armed, this volume highlights compact, hard-edged thrillers driven by stolen gold, tabloid manipulation and post-prison revenge.

FILMS INCLUDED

The Great Train Robbery 1941

Duke Logan and his gang hijack a train carrying gold bullion and passengers, including nightclub entertainer Kay Stevens. Railroad detective Tom Logan sets out to stop the criminals, even as the case pulls him into conflict with his own brother.

Unmasked 1950

Raymond Burr stars as a corrupt tabloid publisher who targets wealthy women through charm, manipulation and false promises. When his latest scheme turns deadly, Unmasked becomes a lean and nasty noir tale of greed, betrayal and calculated crime.

The Man Is Armed 1956

After being framed and sent to prison, truck driver Johnny Morrison is released and begins searching for the man responsible. But as the truth comes into focus, Johnny is drawn into a deeper web of blackmail, suspicion and danger.

directed by: Joseph Kane, George Blair, Franklin Adreon
starring: Bob Steele, Raymond Burr, Dane Clark, William Talman, Clair Carleton, Robert Rockwell
1941–1956 / 61 min, 60 min, 70 min / English / 1-Disc Blu-ray